Yoshinaga-san Chi no Gargoyle
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese light novel
series written by Sennendou Taguchi, published by Famitsu Bunko (Enterbrain
).
, Iyo Takahara, has created a rock in the shape of a wolf gargoyle
that is rumored to be linked to a legendary Philosopher's Stone
. The rock, nicknamed Gar-kun, was won by Futaba Yoshinaga in a lottery from the sweetshop owner who somehow obtained it from Totensha. After taking it home, Futaba learns that Gar-kun can talk, speak with animals, teleport and combat at a high level.
. There is also a second, related series, with four volumes released from August 10, 2006 (volume 1) to January 30, 2008 (volume 4).
There is also another, related series by the name of Gargoyle Alternative. So far it has a total of 4 volumes.
Gargoyle Alternative
("Magical-Cute") magazine. Volume 1 of the tankōbon
was released on March 31, 2006.
, Nana Mizuki
, & Yuuna Inamura
Ending 1: by Chiwa Saito
, Nana Mizuki
, & Yuuna Inamura
Ending 2: by Chiwa Saito
For some episode, character specific versions of "Ai nioide, Ai nioide" sung individually by Chiwa Saito, Nana Mizuki, or Yuuna Inamura were used as the ending theme instead of the trio version. "Kotae wa Sora no Shita" was used as the ending theme for episode 13.
Light novel
A is a style of Japanese novel primarily targeting junior high and high school students . The term "light novel" is a wasei-eigo, or a Japanese term formed from words in the English language. Light novels are often called or for short...
series written by Sennendou Taguchi, published by Famitsu Bunko (Enterbrain
Enterbrain
is a Japanese magazine publisher established on April 1, 2000. Enterbrain magazines are generally focused on video games and computer entertainment as well as video game and strategy guides. In addition, the company publishes a small selection of anime artbooks. Enterbrain is based in Tokyo, Japan...
).
Story
The story is set in Goshiki where the Totensha alchemistAlchemy
Alchemy is an influential philosophical tradition whose early practitioners’ claims to profound powers were known from antiquity. The defining objectives of alchemy are varied; these include the creation of the fabled philosopher's stone possessing powers including the capability of turning base...
, Iyo Takahara, has created a rock in the shape of a wolf gargoyle
Gargoyle
In architecture, a gargoyle is a carved stone grotesque, usually made of granite, with a spout designed to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building thereby preventing rainwater from running down masonry walls and eroding the mortar between...
that is rumored to be linked to a legendary Philosopher's Stone
Philosopher's stone
The philosopher's stone is a legendary alchemical substance said to be capable of turning base metals into gold or silver. It was also sometimes believed to be an elixir of life, useful for rejuvenation and possibly for achieving immortality. For many centuries, it was the most sought-after goal...
. The rock, nicknamed Gar-kun, was won by Futaba Yoshinaga in a lottery from the sweetshop owner who somehow obtained it from Totensha. After taking it home, Futaba learns that Gar-kun can talk, speak with animals, teleport and combat at a high level.
Characters
- Gargoyle (voice: Norio WakamotoNorio Wakamotois a veteran male seiyū and budō expert affiliated with Sigma Seven. He was born in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and was raised in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. He graduated from Waseda University...
) - A masterpiece of highly skilled alchemists, it protects the entrance to the Yoshinaga household. Named by the Yoshinagas. - Futaba Yoshinaga (voice: Chiwa SaitoChiwa Saitois a Japanese voice actress employed by I'm Enterprise.Saitō is one half of the voice acting duo "coopee", along with Natsuko Kuwatani. In the "Divine Design" arc of the Getbackers drama CDs, she voices a character who battles the character voiced by Kuwatani. She is a member of the voice acting...
) - The only daughter and youngest member of the household. She is a boyish troublemaker who loves wrestling. In the beginning, she dislikes the Gargoyle. - Kazumi Yoshinaga (voice: Kouki Miyata) - The older brother of Futaba. Due to his lack of masculinity, he is very often mistaken as a girl by strangers. He often steps in to prevent Futaba from causing more trouble.
- Mimori Onodera (voice: Yūna InamuraYuna Inamura' is a seiyū who is affiliated with Asai Production. She was born in Kagoshima Prefecture and grew up in Nakano, Tokyo.-Notable roles:*Akao Hiiragi in Jinki:EXTEND*Amano Sakogami in Happy Seven...
) - She is Futaba's friend. Her father is blind and led by a guide dog named Lieutenant Avery. - Lili Hamilton (voice: Nana MizukiNana Mizukiis a popular Japanese singer-songwriter and voice actress. She was born and raised in Niihama, Ehime, Japan, Mizuki was trained as an enka singer. She made her debut as a voice actress in 1998; however, she released her debut single "Omoi", under the King Records label on December 6, 2000...
) - She is Futaba's friend. Her father had been performing alchemy on her, which gave her psychic powers, which allow her to read people's minds and understand their feelings. She now lives with Kaitou Hyakushiki, who she calls Uncle. - Kaitou Hyakushiki (voice: Susumu ChibaSusumu Chiba, born September 13, 1970, is a seiyū . He is contracted under the Office Osawa Co. LTD. One of his best known roles is as Fujiwara-no-Sai from the anime Hikaru no Go. Also called as Chibashinpo or PUROGURESU.-Anime:*07-Ghost '*A.D...
) - He is an extremely clever thief who can also pull off several tricks and escape from tight situations. He is Lili's new guardian.
Light novel
Fourteen light novel volumes have been released from February 4, 2004 (volume 1) to May 2008 (volume 14). The novels are written by Sennendou Taguchi, illustrated by Yuji HimukaiYuji Himukai
is a Japanese illustrator and game artist from Hyūga, Miyazaki.-Novel illustrator:* Yoshinaga-san Chi no Gargoyle * Gargoyle Alternative * Tamarase...
. There is also a second, related series, with four volumes released from August 10, 2006 (volume 1) to January 30, 2008 (volume 4).
Books
Published on February 2004 (ISBN 4757717016)
Published on March 2004 (ISBN 4757717881)
Published on June 2004 (ISBN 4757718713)
Published on September 2004 (ISBN 4757719671)
Published on November 2004 (ISBN 4757720335)
Published on February 2005 (ISBN 4757721331)
Published on May 2005 (ISBN 4757722516)
Published on November 2005 (ISBN 4757724888)
Published on April 2006 (ISBN 4757726635)
Published on May 2006 (ISBN 4757727429)
Published on November 2006 (ISBN 4757730004)
Published on May 2007 (ISBN 4757735030)
Published on October 2007 (ISBN 4757737939)
Published on May 2008 (ISBN 4757742304)
There is also another, related series by the name of Gargoyle Alternative. So far it has a total of 4 volumes.
Gargoyle Alternative
Published on August 10, 2006 (ISBN 4757728662)
Published on January 29, 2007 (ISBN 4757733259)
Published on July 30, 2007 (ISBN 4757736312)
Published on January 30, 2008 (ISBN 4757739788)
Manga
The manga drawn by Kagari Tamaoka is serialized in Magi-CuMagi-Cu
was a Japanese manga magazine published by Enterbrain and was sold monthly on the twenty-fifth. The name comes from the phrase Magical Cute. The magazine was first published on April 27, 2001 under the title Magi-Cu Premium. It kept that title for three years until 2004, when it was changed to...
("Magical-Cute") magazine. Volume 1 of the tankōbon
Tankobon
, with a literal meaning close to "independently appearing book", is the Japanese term for a book that is complete in itself and is not part of a series , though the manga industry uses it for volumes which may be in a series...
was released on March 31, 2006.
Anime
The anime began airing in April 2006 for the Spring TV season and ended with a total of 13 episodes.Opening and Ending Themes
Opening: by Chiwa SaitoChiwa Saito
is a Japanese voice actress employed by I'm Enterprise.Saitō is one half of the voice acting duo "coopee", along with Natsuko Kuwatani. In the "Divine Design" arc of the Getbackers drama CDs, she voices a character who battles the character voiced by Kuwatani. She is a member of the voice acting...
, Nana Mizuki
Nana Mizuki
is a popular Japanese singer-songwriter and voice actress. She was born and raised in Niihama, Ehime, Japan, Mizuki was trained as an enka singer. She made her debut as a voice actress in 1998; however, she released her debut single "Omoi", under the King Records label on December 6, 2000...
, & Yuuna Inamura
Ending 1: by Chiwa Saito
Chiwa Saito
is a Japanese voice actress employed by I'm Enterprise.Saitō is one half of the voice acting duo "coopee", along with Natsuko Kuwatani. In the "Divine Design" arc of the Getbackers drama CDs, she voices a character who battles the character voiced by Kuwatani. She is a member of the voice acting...
, Nana Mizuki
Nana Mizuki
is a popular Japanese singer-songwriter and voice actress. She was born and raised in Niihama, Ehime, Japan, Mizuki was trained as an enka singer. She made her debut as a voice actress in 1998; however, she released her debut single "Omoi", under the King Records label on December 6, 2000...
, & Yuuna Inamura
Ending 2: by Chiwa Saito
Chiwa Saito
is a Japanese voice actress employed by I'm Enterprise.Saitō is one half of the voice acting duo "coopee", along with Natsuko Kuwatani. In the "Divine Design" arc of the Getbackers drama CDs, she voices a character who battles the character voiced by Kuwatani. She is a member of the voice acting...
For some episode, character specific versions of "Ai nioide, Ai nioide" sung individually by Chiwa Saito, Nana Mizuki, or Yuuna Inamura were used as the ending theme instead of the trio version. "Kotae wa Sora no Shita" was used as the ending theme for episode 13.
Episode list
| # | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
External links
- Gar-kun dot com - Official website (in Japanese)